About

Gregory Charles is a seasoned financial educator, consultant, and curriculum developer with over 30 years of experience supporting individuals, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations in achieving their financial goals. As the founder of Practical Finance LLC, Greg has dedicated his career to demystifying financial concepts and empowering clients to make informed decisions in a wide range of industries2.

Greg’s expertise spans corporate financial operations, reporting, and management, gained through hands-on roles with organizations from small start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. Early in his career, he managed financial operations and reporting, providing him with a deep understanding of the real-world challenges businesses face31.

Since 2002, Greg has been a prominent figure in college and professional education. He specializes in teaching accounting, finance, economics, and quantitative methods, and currently holds adjunct faculty appointments at Portland Community College and Oregon Coast Community College231. His teaching portfolio includes course development for financial and managerial accounting, business forecasting, data analysis, and personal finance at the associate, bachelor’s, and master’s levels. Greg is also recognized for his outstanding student evaluations and his ability to develop practical, industry-relevant curricula1.

In addition to his academic roles, Greg serves as an instructor for the Mercy Corps Northwest LIFE Program, providing financial education for prison and reentry services, and as a curriculum developer for the Women’s Business Center31. His nonprofit work demonstrates his commitment to financial inclusion and community empowerment.

Greg holds a Master of Arts in Development Banking from The American University and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from The University of Pennsylvania231. He is proficient with leading accounting and statistical software, including QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Minitab, EViews, and Gretl, and is adept with a variety of online learning platforms.

Greg Charles’s unique blend of industry, academic, and nonprofit experience positions him as a trusted advisor and educator, dedicated to building financial capability and resilience in the communities he serves.

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